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Legislative Branch
a) The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
b) The branch of government that makes the laws.
c) The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
d) The branch of government that is in charge of legis.

Federal System
a) A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governme
b) A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
c) The branch of government that makes the laws.
d) A system of government in which the power to federalize the national branch with the state branch.

Republic
a) A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
b) A form of government in which the power to govern is shared.
c) A form of government to be reckoned with.
d) A form of government in which people elect republicans only.

Compromise
a) To give up some of what you want in order to reach an agreement.
b) To give every member of a society a piece of land.
c) To give up some of your electoral votes for reserved powers.
d) To give up the right to vote to become a part of the Cabinet.

Natural Rights
a) Rights that everyone should have, such as: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
b) Rights that everything in nature should have, such as life and liberty.
c) Rights that everyone should have, such as: life, liberty and the pursuit of playground equipment.
d) Rights that everyone should have, such as: food, good health, and money.

Ratify
a) To approve.
b) To compromise.
c) To unionize.
d) To impeach.

Executive Branch
a) The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
b) The branch of government that makes the laws.
c) The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
d) The branch of government that is in charge of all executives in the nation.

Judicial Branch
a) The branch of government that has the power to enforce the laws.
b) The branch of government that makes the laws.
c) The branch of government that decides whether laws are working fairly.
d) The branch of government that is in charge of people with the name of Judy.

Republic
a) A government in which the power to govern comes from the people.
b) A government in which the power to govern comes from the President.
c) A government in which the power to govern comes from those who own land.
d) A government in which the power to govern comes from the King.

Representative Democracy
a) Citizens vote for representatives who then vote for them.
b) Citizens are not allowed to vote.
c) Citizens vote for power.
d) Citizens vote for the best fast food restaurant.

Separation of Powers
a) The division of powers among the three branches of the national government.
b) The division of powers among those in Congress.
c) The division of powers among the House of Representatives and the Senate.
d) The division of powers among boys and girls in Mrs. Anderson's class.

Veto
a) To reject.
b) To approve.
c) To neglect.
d) To veet.

Cabinet
a) A group of the President's most important advisors.
b) A group of the President's most famous friends.
c) A group of the President's favorite cupboards.
d) The court system.

Justice
a) A judge.
b) A friend.
c) A superhero from the Justice League.
d) A teacher.

Bill of Rights
a) The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
b) The first twenty amendments to the Constitution.
c) The first five amendments to the Constitution.
d) The first dollar bill of the U.S.

Amendment
a) A change.
b) To reject.
c) To approve.
d) To mend a shirt.

Checks and Balances
a) A system that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful or misusing its authority.
b) A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governments.
c) A system that makes sure each branch of government is more powerful than the other branches.
d) A system that keeps each branch of government the same weight or balance.

Popular Sovereignty
a) The idea that government gets its power from superheroes.
b) A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
c) The idea that government gets its power from the people.
d) A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and the state governments.

First Amendment
a) Freedom of press, speech, religion, the right to petition, and the right to assemble.
b) Freedom to vote.
c) Freedom to compromise.
d) Freedom of speech, smell, vision, and touch.

Framers
a) The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, Paul Revere, and John Adams.)
b) The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.)
c) The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John Adams.)
d) The major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Thomas Edison.)

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